Merrimack women tab former Colby men’s assistant Hall for similar role with Warriors
The Merrimack women’s program has announced the hiring of Chris Hall as an assistant coach.
Men’s D-II/III: NESCAC
Colby’s MacDonald tabbed 2018 Edward Jeremiah Award winner as top men’s D-III coach
Colby head coach Blaise MacDonald has been named winner of the Edward Jeremiah Award as the CCM/AHCA Division III Men’s Coach of the Year (photo: Colby College Athletics).
This week in men’s D-III East: Previewing the Frozen Four East teams
While Colby and Salve Regina don’t have the Frozen Four experience of their opponents, they do have plenty to draw from as they prepare for the final weekend of the men’s D-III season.
Men’s D-III: Frozen Four set
Colby upset Geneso on a last-second goal by Justin Grillo, No. 5 Wisconsin-Stevens Point topped No. 2 Adrian, and No. 1 St. Norbert and No. 6 Salve Regina advanced as well.
Men’s D-III weekend picks: March 15
Eight teams vie for a slot in the Frozen Four next weekend in Lake Placid, New York. Our D-III columnists, Brian Lester and Tim Costello, pick this weekend’s slate of games.
This week in men’s D-III East: Mules show ability to adapt for success
Sean Lawrence, a transfer from Division I Quinnipiac, hit the reset button in the second half with his teammates for the Colby Mules, and now they find themselves one game from the Frozen Four.
This week in men’s D-III East: Previewing the seven Eastern teams in the NCAA tournament
The seven teams from the East in the NCAA tournament include several making their first-ever appearance. Tim Costello previews each squad and their chances of making the Frozen Four.
Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist spotlight: Bowdoin’s Blanchet driven by the common good
For Camil Blanchet, the end to his hockey career at Bowdoin has been bittersweet with the Polar Bears unable to qualify for the NESCAC tournament (photo: Bowdoin Athletics).
This week in men’s D-III East: Connecticut College rediscovers fun, finds success
After losing four in a row to start 2018, Connecticut College has gone 6-1-2 and finds itself in position for home ice in the NESCAC playoffs. Part of their success has come from rediscovering the fun in playing hockey.
D-III East: A letter to Santa
Well it is the most wonderful time of the year — or at least that is how the song goes. Best wishes for the holiday season to all! The first half has closes out for all this week. It’s time to think about whether Santa puts your team on the naughty or nice list over … Read more
Former Williams coach McCormick passes away at 88
Bill McCormick, who was head coach at Williams for 35 seasons, passed away on July 30 in Spring Hill, Fla. McCormick was 88. McCormick came to Williams in 1953 to work as the freshman hockey coach and became head coach the next season. During his distinguished career, he was elected president of the American Hockey … Read more
Middlebury grad Phinney back at alma mater as new men’s assistant coach
Middlebury has announced the hiring of Brian Phinney as the assistant men’s coach. He returns to Middlebury from the Salisbury School in Connecticut, where he was the director of financial aid and an assistant varsity coach in various sports for the past seven years. A four-year player from Middlebury from 2001 to 2005, Phinney graduated … Read more
Colgate volunteer assistant Borges lands gig as new Williams assistant coach
Williams has named Dana Borges as the men’s team’s new assistant coach. Borges replaces Mike Monti, who moved up when Williams head coach Bill Kangas went on a sabbatical. “I’m extremely thrilled to have the opportunity to be at Williams,” Borges told the Berkshire Eagle. “It’s Williams, right? It’s a place of high character, great … Read more
Williams coach Kangas taking sabbatical for ’17-18 season, assistant Monti to serve as interim coach
Williams coach Bill Kangas will be taking a sabbatical during the 2017-18 academic year and current assistant coach Mike Monti will serve as the Ephs’ interim head coach. Kangas will return to coach the Ephs for the 2018-19 season. Kangas’ 28-year run as the Ephs’ head coach began in the fall of 1989. “As faculty … Read more
Former New Hampshire, Providence, Colby coach Tortorella chosen new men’s bench boss at St. Anselm
St. Anselm announced Tuesday the hiring of Jim Tortorella as the seventh head coach in program history. Former coach Ed Seney stepped down in March. Tortorella brings more than two decades of experience at the collegiate level, including Providence, New Hampshire and Colby. “Coach Tortorella is an excellent fit for Saint Anselm College and our … Read more
Eight conferences and 19 schools represented on All-USCHO D-III teams
The All-USCHO D-III teams represented eight of the 10 Division III conferences, and 19 schools were represented on them. Sid Watson Award winner Evan Buitenhuis led the way on the first team, with runner-up Stephen Collins also first team.
Middlebury graduate Kenyon to receive AHCA’s Lou Lamoriello Award for 2017
Richmond “Chip” Kenyon, a member of the Middlebury class of 1985, has been named the recipient of the American Hockey Coaches Association’s Lou Lamoriello Award for 2017. The award — named in honor of the former Providence player, coach and athletic director (and current Toronto Maple Leafs GM) — will be presented during this year’s … Read more
Norwich’s McShane earns men’s D-III coach of the year
He guided his team to a national championship and outstanding 27-1-3 record. Norwich’s Mike McShane is our coach of the year.
Goalie tandem delivers title for Cadets
When it comes to the postseason, most teams ride one goalie as far as they can go. Norwich, however, played different goalies in the semifinal and championship games of the Frozen Four in Utica.
Whitney likes lending a helping hand to Bantams
Tyler Whitney leads Trinity in assists, so his contributing three assists in a 3-2 win over St. Norbert in the Frozen Four was no surprise.